By Theresa Goffredo Herald Writer EVERETT -- After failing to raise $3.5 million in a capital campaign and suffering through a weakening economy and rising rental rates, the struggling Everett Symphony Orchestra has sold its showcase building on Colby Avenue, the symphony board announced Friday. The name of the local buyer won't be made public until the sale on the art deco-inspired building at 2710 Colby Ave. is finalized at the end of August. Under terms of the pending agreement, the symphony will lease the building for two years for about $8,000 a month. During those two years, the symphony will begin the process of moving to its future permanent home at the Historic Everett Theatre, a bit farther south, at 2911 Colby Ave. Beginning in the fall, the symphony will play some of its concerts at the Everett theater. The plan...
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